Planes

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by thundermuffin

Now, I'm not very knowledgeable with planes so most of this conversation is going over my head. But the Yak 3 looks a lot like the Spitfire (I don't know which model numbers). Is that intentional, or is the Spitfire design suitable for an all-around plane. A response with out starting like:
"Oh the little you know," or " God, you are a moron," would be much appreciated.

Well like most Soviet fighters during WW2, they weren't exactly meant for high altitude. The Red Air Force saw fighters as basically low to medium altitude fighters, that could support ground forces if needed. The Spitfire on the other hand, was almost the complete opposite. It could if needed assist ground troops, but was mostly meant to deal with medium to high altitude aircraft.

About the engine and cockpit, those are probably just a coincidence. I don't recall the Soviet's taking the Merlin and making their own. Though they did do that with some of the Aircobra's and P40's they were given.